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Indiana inmates honor Supreme Court with new conference table By Vincent Morretino, Communication & Design Specialist • Office of Communication, Education & Outreach The five Supreme Court Justices regularly meet to discuss cases and administrative matters. The table where they now sit was designed and constructed by inmates at the Pendleton Correctional Facility. The men who are a part of the prison p … [Read more...] about Crafting Restorative Justice

By Cathrin Verano, Special Collection Development Librarian • Office of Communication, Education & Outreach One of the Indiana Supreme Court’s most celebrated events, the traveling oral argument, achieved two milestones on September 27. For the 50th time since 1994, the court took to the road to hear arguments outside of the Indiana Statehouse. This trip to the northeastern city of Angola also marked the 25t … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Hears 50th Oral Argument on the Road

by Mitchell Showalter • Office of Judicial Administration Several years ago, a young Hoosier and her mother were in jeopardy of losing their home. Nineteen-year-old Cassie sought assistance for her 59-year-old mother who had recently suffered multiple debilitating strokes and a massive heart attack leaving her completely incapacitated. During this troubling time, it was the Indianapolis Legal Aid Society that a … [Read more...] about Indy Legal Aid Society expands program statewide

by Amanda Wishin, Research Attorney • Office of Court Services All bills are effective on July 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted. The following are the top changes of interest for judicial officers: City/Town courts H.E.A. 1335, P.L. 141 Abolishing Amends the process for abolishing city/town courts. H.E.A. 1336, P.L. 227 Statement of economic interest Judges of city and town courts must file a statement … [Read more...] about 2023 Legislative Update

New funding source for family law Guardians ad Litem & expanded eligibility by Joseph Fischer, Staff Attorney • Office of Court Services, Children & Families Division Guardians ad Litem play a valuable role in providing insights into the lives of children involved in family law cases throughout Indiana. These professionals offer a voice to children whose lives are impacted by domestic relations m … [Read more...] about Changes to the ADR Fund Plan